The Dekalb County Solicitor-General’s Office is looking to hire Investigators II to join our team. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned:

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff.
• Confers with supervisors regarding work assignments and priorities.
• Organizes tasks to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Monitors work in progress and reviews completed assignments.
• Assists co-workers with complex or problem situations and provides technical expertise.
• Assists with training staff on department policies and procedures.
• Provides supervisory support by reporting employee issues and assisting with disciplinary actions and performance evaluations.
• Assists Assistant Solicitors in conducting investigations and preparing cases for trial.
• Reviews case files and identifies investigative tasks.
• Drafts and executes search warrants and court orders for evidence collection.
• Collects, secures, and analyzes evidence while maintaining chain of custody.
• Assists with interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scenes.
• Utilizes investigative tools, databases, resources, and programs to obtain information.
• Compiles witness lists and consults with Assistant Solicitors regarding trial strategies.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Identifies, locates, and serves subpoenas to complainants, suspects, victims, and witnesses involved in felony cases.
• Ensures court appearances of lay and professional witnesses.
• Researches and creates witness files.
• Works to obtain full victim and witness cooperation.
• Coordinates witness accommodations, including travel and lodging.
• Drafts material witness warrants as needed.
• Coordinates with fugitive units to apprehend witnesses when necessary.
• Coordinates schedules for court appearances.
• Transports and provides security for attorneys, victims, victim advocates, and witnesses.
• Escorts attorneys during interviews and crime scene visits.
• Provides courtroom security.
• Escorts attorneys, victims, advocates, and witnesses to and from trial proceedings.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminology or criminal justice required; two years of experience in
investigation, law enforcement, criminology or related field; or any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s
license; and must possess and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
(POST) certification.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established
criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in
referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or
influence over others to accomplish goals, and to resolve typical problems associated with the
responsibilities of the job; requires the ability to provide semi-formal training to others in specific
areas using furnished teaching materials; and requires the ability to act as lead person or team
leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.

The DeKalb County Solicitor General’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Contact Number: 770-286-8406

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: ordavis@dekalbcountyga.gov